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Why is this page named intellectual disability? In my own culture, we call this (pick all that apply: mental disability, learning disability, mental retardation, developmental delay, developmental disability, developmental disorder, special educational needs, special needs, etc.): The title reflects the updated terminology used in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, 5th edition and the 11th edition of the International Classification of Diseases. See Harris, James C. (2013). "New terminology for mental retardation in DSM-5 and ICD-11". Current Opinion in Psychiatry. 26 (3): 260–262. doi:10.1097/YCO.0b013e32835fd6fb. ISSN 0951-7367..
Some of those other names are outdated terms for ID. Most of them are actually broad categories that include ID plus many unrelated issues, such as cerebral palsy or blindness.
Can't we change it to the name preferred by advocates or parents in my own country?: Wikipedia is an international encyclopedia and normally uses the recognized scientific or medical name as determined by international authorities rather than changing with fashions.

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Wiki Education assignment: Uncommon Developmental Disabilities

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This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 25 January 2023 and 25 April 2023. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): AadamsRC23 (article contribs).

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I would like to highlight a study that shows a particular way of helping the intellectually challenged to secure gainful employment. This technique could be replicated and could help empower people suffering from intellectual disability. Surveyman91 (talk) 02:49, 27 November 2023 (UTC)Reply

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Cannolis (talk) 04:26, 27 November 2023 (UTC)Reply

Wiki Education assignment: Psychology Capstone

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This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 7 May 2024 and 12 August 2024. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Haleystinson (article contribs). Peer reviewers: Kayree644900, Yliu2350, Carterrrd, Maria.arriaga22, RiShebaB13, Kptl0304.

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Information of mentally disabled children 40 lines to 50 lines 2402:8100:25C2:C6D4:4F89:8401:C945:84E4 (talk) 17:36, 25 June 2024 (UTC)Reply

Human rights and person with intellectual disabilities Assignment 45.115.55.255 (talk) 14:12, 6 August 2024 (UTC)Reply

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